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Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rate Notification No.51/2021 - Customs 
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , and in supersession of the Notification No.48/2021-Customs, dated 20th May, 2021 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies specified in column  of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 4th June, 2021, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column  thereof, for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods.
SCHEDULE-I
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Foreign Currency
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Rate of exchange of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
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1.
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Australian Dollar
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57.90
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55.50
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2.
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Bahraini Dinar
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200.20
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187.90
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Canadian Dollar
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61.85
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59.65
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4.
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Chinese Yuan
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11.65
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11.25
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5.
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Danish Kroner
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12.25
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11.75
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6.
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EURO
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90.85
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87.65
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7.
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Hong Kong Dollar
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9.60
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9.25
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8.
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Kuwaiti Dinar
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251.00
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235.50
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9.
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New Zealand Dollar
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54.20
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51.85
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10.
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Norwegian Kroner
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9.00
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8.65
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11.
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Pound Sterling
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105.35
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101.85
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12.
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Qatari Riyal
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20.75
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19.45
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13.
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Saudi Arabian Riyal
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20.10
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18.90
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14.
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Singapore Dollar
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56.25
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54.35
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15.
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South African Rand
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5.60
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5.25
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16.
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Swedish Kroner
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9.00
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8.65
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17.
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Swiss Franc
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83.00
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79.75
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18.
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Turkish Lira
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8.75
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8.25
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19.
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UAE Dirham
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20.55
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19.30
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20.
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US Dollar
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73.95
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72.25
SCHEDULE-II
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Sl.
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Foreign Currency
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Rate of exchange of 100 units of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
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Japanese Yen
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67.90
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65.40
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Korean Won
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6.80
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6.35
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 58.25 Cr
Recovery Rate  at its highest since March 2020
25,072 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload  lowest in 155 days
Active cases constitute 1.03% of total cases; lowest since March 2020
Daily Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 28 days
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has surpassed the cumulative figure of 58.25 Cr  as per provisional reports till 8 am today. This has been achieved through 64,69,222 sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 8 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,53,405
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2nd Dose
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82,15,000
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,04,397
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2nd Dose
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1,25,74,264
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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21,69,00,386
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2nd Dose
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1,94,77,956
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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12,26,16,599
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2nd Dose
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4,87,88,970
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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8,33,38,747
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2nd Dose
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4,19,79,871
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Total
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58,25,49,595
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country.
The recovery of 44,157 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,16,80,626.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 97.63%, the highest since March 2020.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for fifty-seven consecutive days now.
25,072 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours, this is lowest in 160 days.
High recoveries and a low number of new cases have subsided the Active Caseload to 3,33,924 which is at its lowest in 155 days. Active cases presently form only 1.03% of the country's total Positive Cases which is the lowest since March 2020.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 12,95,160 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 50.75 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 1.91% remains less than 3% for the last 59 days now. The Daily Positivity rate also stands at 1.94%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below 3% for the last 28 days and below 5% for 77 consecutive days now.
Ministry of Power
BEE Notifies New Energy Performance Standards for Air Conditioners
All Room Air Conditioners to have Default Temperature Setting of 24 Degrees Celsius from Jan 1, 2020
The Central Government in consultation with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency  has notified new energy performance standards for Room Air Conditioner  on 30th October 2019.
The 240C default setting has been made mandatory from Jan 1, 2020 for all room air conditioners covered under the ambit of BEE star-labelling program vide this notification. Additionally, the Indian Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio  as per the new standards will range from  for split and  for window air conditioners, which will be applicable from 1st January 2021 onwards.
The notification states, “All brands and types of star labelled room air conditioners, namely, Multi-Stage Capacity Air Conditioners, Unitary Air Conditioners and Split Air Conditioners which are rated from one star to five star, based on their relative energy efficiencies up to a rated cooling capacity of 10,465 Watts  and manufactured, commercially purchased or sold in India, shall ensure default setting of temperature in the room air conditioners at twenty-four degrees Celsius with effect from the 1st January 2020.”
BEE launched the voluntary star labelling program for fixed-speed room air conditioners  in 2006, and this program became mandatory on 12th January 2009. Thereafter, in 2015, voluntary star labelling program for inverter room air conditioners was launched and which was made mandatory with effect from 1st January 2018. The BEE star labelling program for Room Air Conditioners now covers both fixed and inverter RAC up to a cooling capacity of 10,465 watts . Continual enhancement in performance levels has resulted in substantial energy efficiency improvement of about 43% in the minimum energy performance standards  for split units, which are the most popular RACs sold in the market. ISEER  is the energy performance index used for Room Air Conditioners  and its assessment is based on the bin hours defined in ISO 16358.
About BEE
BEE is a statutory body under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. It is assisted in developing policies and strategies with the primary objective of reducing the energy intensity of the Indian economy. BEE coordinates with designated consumers, designated agencies, and other organization to identify and utilize the existing resources and infrastructure, in performing the functions assigned to it under the energy conservation act.
Cabinet
Cabinet apprised of an MoU signed between India and Tunisia for cooperation on Youth matters
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding  signed between India and Tunisia to promote cooperation in the field of youth matters The MoU was signed on 30.10.2017 in New Delhi.
The objective of the MoU is to create international perspective among the Indian Youth, to promote exchange of ideas, values and culture and to involve them in promoting peace and understanding.
The MoU shall be valid for a period of five years. The areas of cooperation under the MoU shall include:
- organization of youth exchange programmes;
- exchange of invitations to international conferences and seminars;
- exchange of printed materials, films, experiences, research and other information;
- participation in youth camps, youth festivals and other cooperative youth events, study visits and small workshops and seminars on youth related issues, etc.
Prime Minister's Office
Meeting of Prime Minister with Prime Minister of Vietnam
- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met H.E. Mr Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister of Socialist Republic of Vietnam on the sidelines of India-ASEAN and East Asia Summit 2019 at Bangkok on 04 November 2019.
- The Leaders reaffirmed the historical and traditional friendly relations between the two countries and emphasized that India-Vietnam relations have been built on a firm foundation of cultural and civilisational links and are marked by mutual trust and understanding as well as strong cooperation in regional and international fora.
- It was highlighted during the meeting that recent high-level exchanges between both countries have resulted in robust cooperation in several areas, expansion of defence and security ties, forging of closer economic and commercial linkages and deepening of people-to-people engagement.
- Noting the enhanced engagement in defence and security fields, both sides agreed to enhance cooperation in maritime domain. The two leaders discussed the threat of extremism and terrorism and agreed to work closely to tackle this menace.
5. The two sides reiterated their desire to promote peace, security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. Both leaders committed to the maintenance of a rules-based order that is based on respect for international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea . This will promote independence of navigation, overflight and rules-based trade in South China Sea.
6. Prime Minister Modi conveyed India’s readiness to work closely with Vietnam as the incoming Chairman of ASEAN for 2020, and during its tenure as non-permanent member of UNSC for2020-2021.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister to visit Himachal Pradesh tomorrow
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, will visit Himachal Pradesh on December 27, 2018. He will join in the celebrations to mark one-year of the State Government. He will release a document highlighting the achievements of the Government. The Prime Minister will address a public rally in Dharamshala in Kangra district. He will also interact with the beneficiaries of various Government schemes on the occasion.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Implementation of PMFBY across the Country
The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana  introduced from Kharif 2016 season is voluntary for States since its inception. Therefore, States are free to take decision regarding implementing the scheme or not. Further, the scheme has also been made voluntary for farmers w.e.f. Kharif 2020 season. Therefore, the scheme is available for all farmers for crops and areas notified by the concerned State Government.
As per Agri-Census 2015-16, the total number of operational land holdings with operated area measuring five acres or below is 1260.60 lakh.
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State-UT-wise details of beneficiaries during 2019-20 under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana  
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State/UT Name
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Total Farmers Applications Insured

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Farmer Applications Benefitted

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A & N Islands
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0.001
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-
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Andhra Pradesh
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27.9
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14.7
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Assam
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10.4
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Chhattisgarh
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40.3
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14.8
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Goa
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0.01
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0.001
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Gujarat
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24.8
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0.9|
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Haryana
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17.0
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5.3
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Himachal Pradesh
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2.8
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0.9
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Jharkhand
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10.9
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Karnataka
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21.6
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5.2
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Kerala
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0.6
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0.2
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Madhya Pradesh
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78.0
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27.7
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Maharashtra
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145.6
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87.3
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Manipur
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0.03
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0.03
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Meghalaya
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0.01
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0.01
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Odisha
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48.8
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12.0
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Puducherry
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0.1
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-
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Rajasthan
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86.0
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24.4
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Sikkim
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0.0002
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-
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Tamil Nadu
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38.6
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13.2
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Telangana
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10.1
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Tripura
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0.3
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0.1
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Uttar Pradesh
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47.2
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9.7
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Uttarakhand
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2.1
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0.9
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GRAND TOTAL
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613.3
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217.6
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|Admissible claims/applications benefitted not reported/approved by the concerned insurance company as requisite State share of premium subsidy not released to them.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
PMKVY 0.3 IN NER
The Government has launched the third phase of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana  on 15.01.2021, to train 8.00 lakh youths across the country, including North Eastern Region , with an outlay of Rs. 948.90 crore.
Despite disruption caused due to COVID-19 pandemic, 4.45 lakh candidates have been trained / oriented till 31.12.2021 under PMKVY 3.0 across the country including NER.
Ministry has designed PMKVY 3.0 as a demand driven scheme with bottom-up approach for identification and mapping of job roles. As per extant provision of PMKVY 3.0, District Skill Committee  shall be the focal point for its implementation. DSC shall have major role in preparation of district level plan, mobilization and counseling of candidates, formation of training batches, monitoring of quality assurance and post training support.
Based on the learning from implementation of PMKVY 1.0  and 2.0 , the orientation of the scheme has been changed from supply driven to demand driven under PMKVY 3.0 to boost demand for job roles which are prevailing at regional/local level. In addition, informed choices / aspirations of the candidates have been given primacy which aims to support the self-employment as well. This scheme also supports the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat by encouraging candidates to opt for local skills with local jobs.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
CIPAM-DIPP organizes a conference on National IPR Policy
The Cell for IPR Promotion and Management , a professional body under the aegis of the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion , Ministry of Commerce & Industry, is organizing a conference on successful completion of two years of the National Intellectual Property Rights  Policy adopted by the Government of India in May 2016 in New Delhi today.
Shri Suresh Prabhu, Minister of Commerce and Industry and Civil Aviation, will launch the IP Mascot at the event. One of the key objectives of the policy aimed at “involving eminent personalities as ambassadors to spread awareness and importance of IP in India”. In this context, an anti-piracy video featuring Mr. Amitabh Bachchan will also be launched at the event.
The National IPR Policy is a vision document that aims to create and exploit synergies between all forms of intellectual property , concerned statutes and agencies. It sets in place an institutional mechanism for implementation, monitoring and review. It aims to incorporate and adapt global best practices to the Indian scenario.
In this regard, the Cell for IPR Promotion and Management  was created in the year 2016 as a professional body under the aegis of DIPP to take forward the implementation of the National IPR Policy. Since then, CIPAM is working towards creating public awareness about IPRs in the country, promoting the filing of IPRs through facilitation, providing inventors with a platform to commercialize their IP assets and coordinating the implementation of the National IPR Policy in collaboration with Government Ministries/Departments and other stakeholders.
This conference will mark two years of the National IPR Policy and will have focused sessions on women in innovation and creativity, awareness, commercialization and enforcement of IPRs. It will highlight the progress with regards to the objectives of the policy and the way forward.
Vice President's Secretariat
Members of Parliament gather in Central Hall to bid adieu to the historic Parliament Building
Vice-President describes the transition to new building as journey from 'Tryst with Destiny' to 'Tryst with Modernity'
New building of Parliament is a testament to dawn of Aatmanirbhar Bharat- Vice-President
VP urges Members to bid farewell to confrontational stance and keep national interest uppermost
VP implores to make New Chambers of the Parliament the sanctum sanctorum of our Temple of Democracy
A function was organised in the Central Hall today to commemorate the rich legacy of the Parliament of India as the Members came together to bid adieu to the historical building before stepping into the New Building of Parliament.
In his address to MPs in the Central Hall, the Vice-President described this transition as a journey from 'Tryst with Destiny' to 'Tryst with Modernity' and called upon all Members to join the historic journey towards Bharat @2047.
The Vice-President noted that the hallowed precincts of the Parliament building have witnessed many milestones in its seven decade long journey which continue to resonate with the aspirations of over a billion hearts.
Underscoring that the new building of Parliament is not just an “architectural marvel” but also "a testament to the dawn of Aatmanirbhar Bharat," Shri Dhankhar noted that it not only serves as a reflection of India's cultural diversity but also stands as a glowing symbol of "national pride, unity, and diversity."
Recalling the decorum and healthy debates witnessed during the functioning of the Constituent Assembly, Shri Dhankhar stressed the need to “emulate the exemplary conduct of our founding fathers.”
Terming disturbances and disruptions in the Parliament as antithetical to the democratic values, the Rajya Sabha Chairman emphasised the need to promote the spirit of cooperation and consensus in the new Parliament building. Urging everyone to resolve to “keep national interest uppermost”, he called upon everyone to work together to make New Chambers of the Parliament the sanctum sanctorum of our Temple of Democracy.
The Vice-President also commended the recent infrastructural marvels in India—the New Parliament Building, Bharat Mandapam, and Yashobhoomi—as world-class accomplishments. “These iconic venues are set to play a pivotal role in shaping India’s tomorrow”, he added.
Acknowledging India’s emergence as a global “agenda-setter” for peace, climate action, and economic development on par with leading nations, Shri Dhankhar praised the leadership for the astute approach, people-centric vision, unwavering dedication, and exemplary execution which was demonstrated in recently organised impactful G-20 summit under India’s presidency. He also lauded the contributions of people from diverse backgrounds and the bureaucracy responsible for policy implementation.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, Speaker Lok Sabha, Shri Om Birla, Union Ministers, MPs from various political parties were present.
The link to full text of Vice-President's Address:
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1958759
Prime Minister's Office
Telephone Conversation between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of Australia H.E. Mr. Scott Morrison
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with the Prime Minister of Australia H. E. Mr. Scott Morrison.
Prime Minister Modi conveyed his heartfelt condolences on behalf of all Indians and on his own behalf on the damage to life and property in Australia due to severe and prolonged bushfires. He also offered India’s unstinted support to Australia and the Australian people, who are bravely facing this unprecedented natural calamity.
Expressing his satisfaction at the progress in bilateral relations in recent years, Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s commitment to strengthen its strategic partnership with Australia. He stated that to this end, he looked forward to welcoming the Prime Minister of Australia in India on a State Visit at early mutual convenience.
Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes to Prime Minister Morrison and the people of Australia for the rest of the year 2020.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar Lays Foundation Stone of 100 Bedded ESIC Hospital
Minister of State  for Labour and Employment Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar laid the foundation stone of 100 bedded Employees State Insurance Corporation  Hospital at Ompura, Budgam today. Lt. Governor Jammu and Kashmir Shri Manoj Sinha was the Chief Guest at the foundation stone laying ceremony.
The four-storied, 100 bedded hospital will be built over an area of five acres and will provide services covering 23 specialities and three super specialities. The facility will come up at an expenditure of Rs 160 Crore and is expected to be completed in the next one and a half years. Besides covering registered Insured Persons , the healthcare facilities will also be available to the general population.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Gangwar said that ESIC has been working for the past 66 years and has a presence in over 80 per cent of the districts of the country. He said that Srinagar has around 20 thousand IPs and they deserve the best healthcare as is available to their counterparts in other regions of the country.
He added that no citizen should be bereft of the benefits of social security coverage. He also highlighted the strategic role played by ESIC hospitals in fighting the current COVID-19 crisis.
On the occasion, Lt Governor Jammu and Kashmir Shri Manoj Sinha said that this is a historic day when we talk of the healthcare scenario of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. He thanked Prime Minister Modi and Shri Gangwar for their efforts and expressed hope that the population of J&K will benefit immensely from the facilities that will be made available at this hospital.
Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment , Shri Apurva Chandra said on the occasion that ESIC has over 3 crore direct beneficiaries and when the number of their dependents is also taken into consideration, the total touches around 13.5 crore individuals which is almost 10 per cent of the total population of India. Appreciating the efforts of Labour Department, J&K, Shri Chandra said that these efforts will bear fruit when residents of Kashmir will get access to best healthcare facilities with the coming up of this hospital.
Smt Anuradha Prasad, Additional Secretary, MoLE & Director General ESIC, while addressing the gathering, said that the hospital was always high on the priority of GoI but was delayed due to the Corona Virus pandemic. She added that as soon as the scenario improved, the government expedited its plan and because of that, today’s function was possible.
Best quality healthcare facilities will be provided to ESIC beneficiaries of primarily Srinagar, Budgam, Pulwama, Shopian, Anantnag and Kulgam districts of Kashmir division through this hospital.
Other dignitaries from the Union Territory administration and Central Government Departments were also present on the occasion.